Section 3

Question 1

Priorities when treating a casualty

Answer 1

1. Emergency CPR
2. Management of choking
3. Control of life-threatning bleeding
4. Care of the unconscious breathing casualty
5. Treatment for shock
6. Medical attention

Question 2

Name the 4 key stages in the chain of survival.

Answer 2

Early recognition, early CPR, early defibrilation, post-resusitation care

Question 3

What is the defibrillator used for?

Answer 3

To re-start the rhythm of the heart

Question 4

Name some contents of a first aid box

Answer 4

Content leaflet, large and medium sterile dressing, triangular bandage, adhesive sterile dressings, nitrile disposable gloves, foil blanket, sheers

Question 5

What should a first aid kit not have?

Answer 5

Medicines, cotton wool, sharp scissors

Question 6

What should you know before applying first aid?

Answer 6

History, symptoms, signs

Question 7

What is a symptom?

Answer 7

What the casualty tells you

Question 8

What is a sign?

Answer 8

Something you can see, hear or feel

Question 9

Difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack

Answer 9

Cardiac arrest is the impulses to the brain not working normally whereas heart attack is tbe blood not flowing Norma